Our Board Advisors and Steering Committee

UW-WLYC Conference Steering Committee:

• Kym Codallos, Assistant Lecturer in College of Health Sciences
• Michelle Eberle, Director of Brand and Marketing for UW Institutional Marketing
• Toi M. Geil, Associate Director of University Counseling Center and Licensed Psychologist
• Alexis Ontiveroz, Senior Office Associate, School of Teacher Education
• Milton Ontiveroz, Communications Specialist, Institutional Communications

WLYC Cheyenne Board Members:

• Ann Redman, WLYC Founder/Honorary Chair
• Billie Addleman, Esq., Partner at Hirst Applegate
• Rachel Martinez, Executive Director, Wyoming Civic Engagement Network
• Brian Farmer, Executive Director Wyoming School Board Association
• Ana Monzon, Software Engineer, Phacil Incorporated
• Raquel Navarrette, Cheyenne, Life Coach for Special Needs People
• Wendy Consoliver, Teacher, PODER Academy
• Ex-Officio Members:
• WLYC Teen Advisors
• Ximena Chavez- Rawlins, Wyoming

Current UW College Leaders and Mentors

• Brittney Tzompa is a freshman at the University of Wyoming. She is majoring in Sociology and minoring in Spanish. She has participated in Latina Leadership since 8th grade until she graduated high school. On her free time, she enjoys being with her friends, reading and photography. She hopes to make this a fun and memorable experience for everyone attending the conference.
• Stephanie Galeana Barreto is a Bay Area native from San Jose, California. She graduated with a degree in English from San José State University. She enjoys hiking with her family and listening to her favorite artist, Taylor Swift.
• Leslie Garcia Cisneros Leslie Garcia Cisneros is a Sophomore at the University of Wyoming. She is currently majoring in political science. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends. 
• Taisha Nava Castillo is originally from Jackson Hole, Wyoming. She is pursuing a bachelor's degree in kinesiology in health science. She enjoys playing basketball and swimming. She likes to listen to music, reading, journaling and likes being outside. She also loves hanging out with friends.
• Lezly Diaz is a Junior from Jackson, Wyoming. She is majoring in Psychology with a minor in Spanish. In her free time, she likes to camp, paddle board, and attend live music.
• Veronica Garcia is a senior majoring in International Studies with minors in Statistics, Japanese, and Honors. Veronica is from Casper, WY but was born in Los Angeles, CA. Her interests include singing, theatre, cooking, and traveling.
• Nayeli Hernandez Lopez is from Jackson Hole, Wyoming. She is pursuing a concurrent major in Secondary Education and Physics. She likes to spend time in the outdoors, especially skiing, swimming in lakes, and backpacking.
• Valeria Tzompa Flores is from Jackson, Wyoming. She is currently a freshman with an undeclared major. In her free time, she enjoys crocheting, skiing, and spending time with her dog.
• Ary Jimenez Garcia is originally from Tlaxcala, Mexico, but at the age of nine, she came to Jackson, Wyoming with her family. Ary is majoring in Political Science and Spanish with a minor in International Studies. In her free time, Ary enjoys hiking, going to lakes, picnics, walking her dog, and listening to artists like Kali Uchis.
• Jesica Tzompa Martinez is from Jackson Hole, Wyoming. She is pursuing a degree in Health Science with an Honors minor. She enjoys swimming, spending time outdoors, and hiking with friends.
• Yocelyn Martinez, originally of Tlaxcala, Mexico is a graduate from Jackson Hole High School. Yocelyn is knowledgeable in traditional folklorico and Pan-Latinx dance. She co-facilitated a dance workshop for 10th-12th graders at WLYC. 
• Alexa Mejia is from Cheyenne, Wyoming. She’s currently majoring in molecular biology with a minor in chemistry. She enjoys crocheting, reading, and hanging out with friends. Alexa is also a WLYC Intern.
• Benjamin Piña is originally from Houston, TX. He is pursuing a concurrent degree in Environmental Systems Science and Natural Resources. He loves to be outdoors, hit the mountain on his skis, and do anything music.
• Lucy Preza Ramos, originally of Tlaxcala, Mexico is a graduate from Jackson Hole High School. Lucy is knowledgeable in traditional folklorico and Pan-Latinx dance. She co-facilitated a dance workshop for 10th-12th graders at WLYC. 
• Natalie Reyes-Aguilar is a junior from Cheyenne, Wyoming. She is majoring in Communications with a minor in Digital Media. Her hobbies include painting and baking. She also works with MEChA.
• Bethany Enriquez was born and raised in Jackson Hole Wyoming. She is majoring in Business Entrepreneurship here at the University of Wyoming. Her hobbies are swimming, reading, listening to music, and hanging out with friends
• Salma Borchani is from Tunisia. She is an exchange student in the University of Wyoming majoring in Astrophysics. Outside of her academic life, she has a deep passion for theater and music, and always excited to join in on any fun social events.
• Leticia DeGracia is a freshman from Douglas, Wyoming. She is majoring in Kinesiology (Kenisyology) and health promotion. In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with her family and hiking with her dog.